Match report

Cadiz Upsets Zaragoza 2-1 in Segunda División Thriller

Zaragoza
Zaragoza
1–2
FT
Cadiz
Cadiz
Dec 13, 2025

Cadiz stunned Zaragoza at home by securing a crucial 2-1 victory in their Segunda División clash. The visitors took the lead through an own goal from Aleksandar Radovanović, followed by Moussa Diakité’s well-placed finish to extend the lead. Despite Alberto Rodríguez's late consolation goal for Zaragoza, Cadiz maintained their composure to claim all three points.

Key Facts

  • Aleksandar Radovanović (Zaragoza) scored an own goal in the 59th minute.
  • Moussa Diakité (Cadiz) netted the second goal for Cadiz in the 65th minute, assisted by S. Ortuno.
  • Alberto Rodríguez (Zaragoza) scored a consolation goal in the 77th minute, assisted by D. Tasende.
  • Cadiz saw multiple players receive yellow cards: R. Marti, Iker Recio, Moussa Diakité, and A. Caicedo.

Lineups

Zaragoza

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 A. Rodriguez (G)
  • 20 M. Aguirregabiria (D)
  • 4 P. Insua (D)
  • 16 A. Radovanovic (D)
  • 15 C. Pomares (D)
  • 10 R. Guti (M)
  • 6 K. Bare (M)
  • 17 F. Moyano (M)
  • 7 M. Soberon (M)
  • 21 Valery (M)
  • 19 K. Kodro (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 D. Gomez
  • 11 S. Bazdar
  • 34 L. Terrer
  • 5 Tachi
  • 32 H. Barrachina
  • 31 H. Pinilla
  • 36 A. Gomes
  • 8 T. Moya
  • 3 D. Tasende
  • 14 Francho
  • 2 J. Sebastian
  • 35 Obon

Cadiz

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 V. Aznar (G)
  • 20 I. Carcelen (D)
  • 2 J. Moreno (D)
  • 6 I. Ortega (D)
  • 21 M. Climent (D)
  • 19 J. de la Rosa (M)
  • 5 M. Diakite (M)
  • 15 S. Ortuno (M)
  • 10 B. Ocampo (M)
  • 9 R. Marti (F)
  • 17 D. Camara (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 E. Ugiagbe
  • 12 I. Tabatadze
  • 22 J. Ontiveros
  • 33 R. Pereira
  • 8 A. Fernandez
  • 27 P. Fernandez
  • 18 Y. Diarra
  • 29 A. Caicedo
  • 1 D. Gil
  • 23 A. Pascual

Timeline

  1. Zaragoza
    6' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Aguirregabiria · On: J. Sebastian
  2. Cadiz
    28' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    R. Marti

    Foul

  3. Cadiz
    34' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    Iker Recio

    Foul

  4. Zaragoza
    59' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Valery · On: Alberto Rodríguez
  5. Zaragoza
    59' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Pomares · On: D. Tasende
  6. Cadiz
    59' Cadiz Goal · Own Goal
    Aleksandar Radovanović
  7. Cadiz
    65' Cadiz Goal · Normal Goal
    Moussa Diakité · Assist: S. Ortuno
  8. Cadiz
    69' Cadiz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Ocampo · On: Youssouf Diarra
  9. Cadiz
    69' Cadiz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. de la Rosa · On: A. Caicedo
  10. Cadiz
    69' Cadiz subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Marti · On: A. Pascual
  11. Cadiz
    70' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    Moussa Diakité

    Foul

  12. Zaragoza
    71' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Kodro · On: Dani Gómez
  13. Zaragoza
    71' Zaragoza subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Sebas Moyano · On: T. Moya
  14. Zaragoza
    77' Zaragoza Goal · Normal Goal
    Alberto Rodríguez · Assist: D. Tasende
  15. Cadiz
    79' Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    Mario Climent

    Foul

  16. Zaragoza
    86' Zaragoza Card · Yellow Card
    Alberto Rodríguez

    Foul

  17. Cadiz
    90'+3 Cadiz subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Ortuno · On: A. Fernandez
  18. Cadiz
    90'+5 Cadiz Card · Yellow Card
    A. Caicedo

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Zaragoza Cadiz
Fouls 13 21
Pass Accuracy 81% 75%
Offsides 3 2
Red Cards
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 8 4
Total Passes 446 301
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 1 6
xG
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented
Accurate Passes 363 225
Shots Inside Box 8 7
Saves 5 0
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • The own goal by Aleksandar Radovanović in the 59th minute shifted momentum to Cadiz’s favor, allowing them to take control of the match.
  • Moussa Diakité's precise finish just six minutes later sealed a two-goal lead for Cadiz, solidifying their victory despite Zaragoza's late effort.